Kamaldeen Sulemana ruled out for up to three months after knee injury
The Atalanta attacker sustained the injury during the Italian club's pre-season friendly against Schalke 04 on Saturday and is now expected to begin rehabilitation with a possible return in November.
Atalanta forward Kamaldeen Sulemana is set to miss up to three months of action due to a second-degree MCL tear in his left knee. The Ghanaian player suffered the injury during a pre-season friendly match against Schalke 04 on Saturday. Sulemana, 24, only played for about 10 minutes before being substituted and immediately left the tunnel, prompting concerns about the seriousness of the injury.
Following further medical assessments, Atalanta officials confirmed the severity of the MCL strain. The injury is a significant setback for both Sulemana and Atalanta as they gear up for the 2026-27 season. Sulemana, who joined Atalanta from Southampton in 2025, has made 25 appearances for the Italian club, scoring two goals. He is currently expected to miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which commence in September. The tournament pits Ghana against Group C rivals The Gambia, Somalia and Ivory Coast.
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